NHTSARecalled Nov 1, 1999 · #99V303000
PACCAR/KENWORTH/STEERING DRIVELINE
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE INSTALLATION OF THE ALUMINUM STEERING DRIVELINE EXCEEDS THE U-JOINT ANGLES SPECIFIED BY DANA, THE DRIVELINE MANUFACTURER. BY EXCEEDING THIS SPECIFICATION, THE U-JOINT COULD CONTACT AND CAUSE A STRESS RISER IN THE ALUMINUM DRIVE SHAFT. THIS CONTACT COULD CAUSE IN A NOTCH IN THE ALUMINUM DRIVEMENT, RESULTING IN A STRESS RISER IN THE SHAFT. THIS NOTCH COULD CAUSE PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE STEERING DRIVELINE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND/OR VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Product details
- Product
- PACCAR/KENWORTH/STEERING DRIVELINE
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Model numbers
- —
- UPCs
- —
What you should do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ALUMINUM DRIVELINE WITH A STEEL VERSION.